Standard precautions are required whenever:

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The nursing assistant must always observe all standard precautions regardless of who is being cared for. The nursing assistant will not be able to easily identify clients or residents who are infected with bloodborne pathogens. Therefore, the nursing assistant must treat all clients or residents as if they may be infected with a bloodborne pathogen. To protect from exposure to bloodborne pathogens, the nursing assistant will take standard precautions with every client or resident. There are additional precautions when working with a person who has an airborne infection or one that is transmitted via direct contact.

Standard Precautions Are Required Whenever